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Herman Webster Mudgett (May 16, 1861 – May 7, 1896), better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes or H. H. Holmes, was an American con artist and serial killer active between 1891 and 1894.
Jan 19, 2024 · H.H. Holmes was the alias of one of America’s first serial killers who terrorized Chicago starting in the 1880s. Read about his “murder castle,” name, and more.
H.H. Holmes (born May 16, 1861?, Gilmanton, New Hampshire, U.S.—died May 7, 1896, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American swindler and confidence trickster who is widely considered the country’s first known serial killer.
Jul 13, 2017 · With Holmes, allegedly, safely ensconced in prison, in 1895, the Murder Castle was gutted by fire, after witnesses reportedly saw two men entering the building late one night.
Dec 29, 2021 · Sometimes called a “murder castle” or a “murder mansion,” this mysterious building was initially believed to be a normal hotel — and just a way for Holmes to make money during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. But a police investigation later revealed something far more sinister.
May 7, 2021 · Mired in myth and misconception, the killer’s life has evolved into “a new American tall tale,” argues tour guide and author Adam Selzer in H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City ...
In May 1896, one of America’s first serial killers, H.H. Holmes, was hanged. The Castle was remodeled as an attraction and named the “Holmes Horror Castle”; however, it burned to the ground shortly before its opening. For more information, please visit: The H.H. Holmes Biography.
Apr 9, 2021 · H.H. Holmes: The Victims of Chicago's First Serial Murderer. On May 7, 1896, H.H. Holmes was hanged for the murder of his business partner Ben Pitezel. Before his execution, Holmes confessed...
Oct 22, 2023 · In the annals of American crime, few figures are as chilling and enigmatic as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes, often referred to as H.H. Holmes. Born as Herman Webster Mudgett in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, in 1861, Holmes would later earn infamy as one of our nation’s first documented serial killers.
Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes or, more commonly, H. H. Holmes, was a prolific serial killer who operated in the late 19th century. Said to have killed as many as 200 people, he would eventually confess to 28 murders, but only nine could be confirmed.